CSIR-NCL | Recruitment 2026 | Project Associate-II & Principal Project Associate

About the Organization

CSIR–National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune, is one of India's premier research laboratories under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR). The laboratory conducts advanced research in chemical engineering, catalysis, materials, pharmaceuticals, process engineering, sustainable technologies, and industrial innovation. Through collaborative research with government agencies and industry partners, CSIR-NCL contributes significantly to scientific advancement and technology commercialization in India.

About the Recruitment

CSIR-NCL is inviting applications for temporary project positions under the sponsored project titled "Continuous Process for Preparation of p-Amino Phenol (PAP) from p-Chloro Nitro Benzene (PNCB)" in the Chemical Engineering & Process Development (CEPD) Division.

The recruitment includes the following positions:

• Project Associate-II – 3 Posts
• Principal Project Associate – 1 Post

The selected candidates will work on advanced research involving catalyst development, process intensification, continuous process technology, and chemical process scale-up. These positions provide an excellent opportunity to work on industrially relevant research projects with experienced scientists in one of India's leading research laboratories.

About the Position

The recruited professionals will contribute to research and development activities focused on chemical process optimization, catalyst development, and continuous manufacturing technologies. The project aims to develop efficient and scalable industrial processes for the preparation of p-Amino Phenol using modern chemical engineering approaches.

Candidates will participate in laboratory research, pilot-scale process development, process optimization, experimental analysis, technical documentation, and collaborative research activities. The positions offer valuable exposure to industrial research methodologies and advanced process engineering techniques.

Key Responsibilities

Selected candidates may be involved in:

• Process scale-up and optimization.
• Catalyst development and evaluation.
• Process intensification studies.
• Chemical process design and validation.
• Experimental planning and execution.
• Industrial process development.
• Laboratory data analysis.
• Preparation of technical reports and research documentation.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams.
• Supporting sponsored industrial research projects.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are invited from candidates having qualifications such as:

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering or Technology
• M.Tech / Integrated Master's in Chemical Engineering or Technology
• M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry
• M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry
• Ph.D. in relevant Science disciplines (for Principal Project Associate)

Relevant research or industrial experience in process engineering, catalyst development, process intensification, and chemical manufacturing will be preferred.

Why Apply?

Working at CSIR-NCL provides an opportunity to:

• Join one of India's leading CSIR research laboratories.
• Work on nationally significant sponsored R&D projects.
• Gain experience in catalyst development and chemical process engineering.
• Develop expertise in process scale-up and industrial technology development.
• Collaborate with experienced scientists and researchers.
• Strengthen research and industrial career prospects.
• Build experience in advanced chemical engineering research.

Salary

• Project Associate-II
  • ₹35,000 + HRA (for NET/GATE or equivalent qualified candidates)
  • ₹28,000 + HRA (for other eligible candidates)
• Principal Project Associate
  • ₹49,000 + HRA

Salary will be paid according to CSIR project guidelines.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should submit their applications online only through the CSIR-NCL recruitment portal.

Before applying, candidates should keep scanned copies of educational certificates, photograph, signature, and supporting documents ready as per the application instructions.

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